Lars Rau

#81· Illinois ·P ·So ·2028 Draft · Novato, Calif.

6'3"Height 205 lbWeight

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Scouting Report

July 30, 2026

Lars Rau #81

Illinois · P · So · 2028 Draft · Novato, Calif. · San Marin

6-3 · 205 lbs

2.9

Raw Prospect

Floor 2.3 · Ceiling 4.4

#8671 overall · #126 P of 15096

Scouting Verdict

Rotation P (Texas State transfer) with some college production (24 punts, 36.3 avg (2024)); a depth contributor with room to grow.

Ceiling · 4.4

Projected 2026 starter (P1) — real opportunity to climb; real room to grow (+1.5) · up-year team · specialist (low draft value).

Floor · 2.3

Proven starter — high, stable floor · returning-starter role secures it; downside −0.6.

Pedigree

No composite recruiting rank on file.

Path: Texas State → Illinois

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College Production

Season	Team	GP	Punts	Yds	Avg	Long
2024	Texas State Bobcats	—	24	870	36.3	58